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Chimney survey in Waterlooville, Hampshire
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Waterlooville, with photographs and a written report.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Chimney survey in Waterlooville
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are a chimney out of line and pots or cowls that look unsafe.
In a town like Waterlooville, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The photos let you see the parts of the roof you can’t get to.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Waterlooville (PO7, PO8)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Why act early in Waterlooville
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is typically a modest job. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose and the job gets bigger. On a house in a town like Waterlooville, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That’s an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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What else we do in Waterlooville
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. A visit in Waterlooville runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on from the viewpoints we used.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Waterlooville
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Waterlooville, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Waterlooville is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Do you need a chimney survey in Waterlooville?
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hart Plain Junior School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
What a chimney survey looks like in Waterlooville
Waterlooville is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Warblington Castle, about 4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Waterlooville. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Saint George's, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Bedhampton station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Waterlooville is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Hampshire coverage includes Waterlooville and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: PO7 and PO8. Streets in the area include London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road. We also cover Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
What’s near Waterlooville
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cowplain Community School and The Denmead Queen pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bedhampton station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.